botanics Hydration Burst Light Serum

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Aqua
2. Glycerin
3. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
4. Dimethicone
5. Propanediol
6. Isostearyl Isostearate
7. Cetearyl Glucoside
8. Betaine
9. Sodium Polyacrylate
10. Cetearyl Alcohol
11. Panthenol
12. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
13. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
14. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
15. Phenoxyethanol
16. Caprylyl Glycol
17. Allantoin
18. Citric Acid
19. Sodium Benzoate
20. Tocopheryl Acetate
21. Sodium Hyaluronate
22. Ethylhexylglycerin
23. Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer
24. Salvia Sclarea Extract
25. Tetrasodium EDTA
26. Parfum
27. Dipropylene Glycol
28. Potassium Sorbate
29. Silica
30. Methyl Benzoate
31. BHT
32. Tocopherol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

BINDING

Isostearyl Isostearate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Cetearyl Glucoside

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

Other ingredients

Sodium PolyacrylateCetearyl AlcoholPanthenolDimethicone CrosspolymerPotassium Cetyl PhosphateButyrospermum Parkii ButterPhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolAllantoinCitric AcidSodium BenzoateTocopheryl AcetateSodium HyaluronateEthylhexylglycerinAcrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate CrosspolymerSalvia Sclarea ExtractTetrasodium EDTAParfumDipropylene GlycolPotassium SorbateSilicaMethyl BenzoateBHTTocopherol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Isostearyl Isostearate

Dry emollient providing non-greasy feel; low comedogenic risk, suitable for combination skin.

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer

Acrylate crosspolymer, high-molecular film former and thickener; 0.1-0.5% for gel structure; requires neutralization to activate

Salvia Sclarea Extract

Clary sage extract for sebum regulation and soothing; required labeling as fragrance in lip products, potential sensitization at high levels.

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Methyl Benzoate

Ester solvent and preservative booster with fragrance; mild irritant, respect limits.

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

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